From April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, the initiative will support eligible arts organizations that wish to provide recent Syrian refugees with free admission to a performance, exhibition or arts event in their communities.

The Canada Council has committed $150,000 to the program and Sun Life Financial will contribute $50,000 through its Making the Arts More Accessible™ program.

The Canada Council has released a full list of participating organizations across the country: